Legals May 12, 2017

James T. Carr CARR LAW FIRM, P.C. 611 Pleasant - P.O. Box 1257 Miles City, Montana 59301 Phone: (406) 234-4569 Attorney for Plaintiff MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY _________________ Cause No. DV-17-54 _________ ERIC J. BASHORE, Plaintiff, vs. ANDARGE ANTON EKHOLT, LINCOLN COUNTY TREASURER, Lincoln County, Montana, and all other persons unknown, claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate or interest in, or lien or encumbrance upon, the real property described in the Complaint or any part thereof adverse to Plaintiff's ownership, or any cloud upon Plaintiff's title thereto, whether such claim or possible claim be present or contingent, including any claim or possible claim of dower, inchoate or accrued, and the unknown heirs, grantees and devisees of any of the above-named Defendants who may be deceased, and the wife of any heir or devisee, if married, and the successors of any named corporation, and the unknown owners of said real property, Defendants. SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION __________________________THE STATE OF MONTANASENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, AND TO ALL OTHERPERSONS UNKNOWN: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court, and file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon the Plaintiff's attorney within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear and answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That said action is brought for the purposes of quieting title to the land situated in Lincoln County, Montana, and described as follows: Lot 1, Elysian Estates, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. Plat #6888 WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 20TH_day of April, 2017. TRICIA BROOKS Clerk of District Court By Jen Brown Deputy Clerk Published In The Western News April 28, May 5, 12, 2017 MNAXLP

C. Mark Hash Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP Attorneys at Law 136 1st Ave. W., P. O. Box 1178 Kalispell, MT 59903-1178 (406) 755-6919 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY In The Matter of The Estate of Kimberly J. Lien, Deceased Cause No. DP-17-14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be either mailed to Darryl A. Lien, Personal Representative by certified mail, return receipt requested, c/o Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 1178, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1178, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED February 13, 2017. s/ Darryl A. Lien Personal Representative's Attorneys: Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/C Mark Hash Published In The Western News April 28, May 5, 12, 2017 MNAXLP

NATIONAL FOREST TIMBER SALE NATIONAL FOREST TIMBER FOR SALE, KOOTENAI NATIONAL FOREST. The KOOTENAI FACEOFF timber sale includes an estimated 39,258 TONS of Sawlog timber (equivalent to 12,845 CCF) and 8,775 TONS of Non-sawlog timber (equivalent to 3,039 CCF) marked or otherwise designated for cutting located within portions of Section 32, T32N, R33W; portions of Sections 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 10 and 11, T31N, R332; Lincoln County, State of Montana. This is a WEIGHT MEASUREMENT sale and all rates will be bid and paid for at a rate per TON. Sealed bids to be followed by oral auction will be opened in public at the Forest Supervisor's Office, Libby, Montana at 10:00 a.m., local time, on June 13, 2017. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved. The prospectus includes minimum acceptable stumpage and the rate of required additional payments. The required bid guarantee is $67,300.00. Sale contains Specified Roads with an estimated specified road reconstruction cost of $94,296.59. A prospectus and other information concerning the timber, the conditions of sale and submission of bid can be obtained via the Internet at: www.fs.fed.us/r1/kootenai/contracts or from the Forest Supervisor's Office, 31374 US Hwy 2, Libby, Montana or the Troy Ranger Station, 12858 US Hwy 2, Troy, Montana. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Published In The Western News May 12, 2017 MNAXLP

Lincoln Conservation District P.O. Box 2170 Eureka, Montana 59917 PUBLIC NOTICE For Immediate Release For More Information Contact: Becky Lihme Date: May 1, 2017 E-mail: lincolncd@interbel.net Phone: (406) 297-2233 The Lincoln Conservation District will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. at the Weyerhauser Office, 138 Pipe Creek Road, Libby, Montana. The purpose of the public hearing will be to review the conservation district final budget and to consider levying a permissive medical mill to cover the increased costs in the group benefits line item for FY 2018. For more information, contact Becky Lihme, District Administrator at 406-297-2233, 949 U.S. Highway 93 North, Eureka, Montana, lincolncd@ interbel.net. Published In The Western News May 5, 12, 2017 MNAXLP

After Recording Return To: Title Financial Specialty Services Attention: Foreclosure Department P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE'S SALE on August 28, 2017, at 11:00 AM at the North Steps of the Lincoln County Courthouse located at 512 California Avenue in Libby, MT 59923, the following described real property situated in Lincoln County, Montana: Subtract 5 of Tract 12 of RIVERSIDE DRIVE, as it is shown on Erickson's Plot of Tracts 12, 13 and 14 of RIVERSIDE DRIVE, situated in the N1/2 SE1/4 of Section 32, Township 31 North, Range 31 West, P.M.M., subtract 5 being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the SE corner of subtract 5, whence the afore-said beginning point of subtract 5 this situated a distance of 400 feet North along the boundary from the SE corner of Tract 12 of Riverside Drive; Thence, continue North 66 feet to NE corner; Thence West 290.4 feet to NW corner; Thence, South 66 feet to SW corner; Thence, East 290.4 feet to SE corner and Point of Beginning, all according to the map or plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. Being the same Property conveyed to Roland K. Wilson, an adult by Deed from Tim Moniz and Karen Moniz recorded 08/29/2005 in Deed Book 298 Page 665, in the office of the county Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, Montana. Roland K Wilson, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to Timios Title and Escrow, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") as Nominee for American Advisors Group, as Beneficiary by Deed of Trust dated on September 22, 2013, and recorded on October 30, 2013 in Book 350 Page 562 under Document No. 248213. The beneficial interest is currently held by American Advisors Group. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to Occupy the property beginning December 13, 2016. The total amount due on this obligation as of February 28, 2017 is $36,940.00 principal, interest totaling $4,263.21 and other fees and expenses advanced of $3,897.49, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee's fees and attorney's fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier's checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee's Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee's sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney's fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee's Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: April 17, 2017 Rae Albert Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ) ) ss. County of Bingham ) On this 17th day of April, 2017 before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Rae Albert, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. Kaitlin Ann Gotch Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 07/29/2022 CeLink vs Wilson 103071-1 Published In The Western News May 5, 12, 19, 2017 MNAXLP

After Recording Return To: Title Financial Specialty Services Attention: Foreclosure Department P.O. Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE'S SALE on August 28, 2017, at 11:00 AM at the North Steps of the Lincoln County Courthouse located at 512 California Avenue in Libby, MT 59923, the following described real property situated in Lincoln County, Montana: Lots 4 and 5 Block 1, Amended Plat of Western Addition to Eureka, Montana, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, Montana. PEDRO R VASQUEZ, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to Finiti Title, LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to CitiFinancial, Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on April 7, 2008 and recorded on April 10, 2008 in Book 318 Page 563 under Document No. 210590. The beneficial interest is currently held by CITIFINANCIAL SERVICING LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, Montana. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments beginning September 15, 2015, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of December 20, 2016 is $127,945.21 principal, interest totaling $20,457.92 and other fees and expenses advanced of $9,738.76, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee's fees and attorney's fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier's checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee's Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee's sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney's fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee's Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: April 18, 2017 Rae Albert Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ) ) ss. County of Bingham ) On this 18th day of April, 2017 before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Rae Albert, know to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. Kaitlin Ann Gotch Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 07/29/2022 Citifinancial vs VASQUEZ 102383-1 Published In The Western News May 5, 12, 19, 2017 MNAXLP

PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF MONTANA ALL-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES LICENSE Mint Bar of Libby II, Inc. (Brenton Wood and Megan Wood, Owners) has applied to transfer ownership of Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages License No. 56-923-4430-002 currently operating at Mint Bar, 110 Mineral Avenue, Libby, Lincoln County. The public may protest this ownership transfer in accordance with the law. Who can protest this transfer? Protests will be accepted from residents of the county of the proposed location (Lincoln), residents of adjoining Montana counties (Flathead, Lake, and Sanders), and residents of adjoining counties in another state if the criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), are met. What information must be included? Protest letters must be legible and contain (1) the protestor's full name, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number (56-923-4430-002) and the applicant's name (Mint Bar of Libby II, Inc.); (3) an indication that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) a description of the grounds for protesting; and (5) the protestor's signature. A letter with multiple signatures will be considered one protest letter. What are valid protest grounds? The protest may be based on the applicant's qualifications listed in 16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protest grounds include: (1) the applicant is unlikely to operate the establishment in compliance with the law; (2) the proposed location cannot be properly policed by local authorities; and (3) the welfare of the people in the vicinity of the proposed location will be adversely and seriously affected. How are protests submitted? Protests must be postmarked to the Department of Revenue, Office of Dispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805 on or before May 29, 2017. What happens if the transfer is protested? Depending on the number of protests and the protest grounds, a public hearing will be held in Helena or Libby. All valid protestors will be notified of the hearing's time, date and location. Hearings typically are scheduled within 90 days. A protester's hearing testimony is limited to the grounds in the protester's letter. Following the hearing, the Department of Revenue will notify the public whether the license transfer is approved or denied. How can additional information be obtained? The cited MCA statutes are online at leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may be directed to Patty Kautz, Compliance Specialist for the Department of Revenue's Liquor Control Division, at (406) 444-0017 or PKautz@mt.gov. Published In The Western News May 12, 19, 2017 MNAXLP